Both teams are in the upper part of the table and continue their fight for a spot in European competitions. This season, the competition has intensified like never before, as it seems that five teams will represent England in the next Champions League. This means more vacant spots, and the battle for them will be even more intense.
Newcastle has an excellent chance to improve their position: a win in this upcoming match would reduce the gap to Nottingham Forest to just three points, significantly boosting their chances of a Champions League spot.
The Magpies have already secured a spot in the League Cup final, where they will soon face Liverpool for the trophy. Additionally, Newcastle successfully advanced to the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup. However, things haven’t been as smooth in the league. In their last four matches, Eddie Howe’s side earned just three points, with a win over Southampton, who are going through a clear crisis. In the other games, the Magpies suffered defeats against Manchester City, Bournemouth, and Fulham, with the latter two losses coming on home soil.
Nottingham Forest, who barely avoided relegation last season, is experiencing a true renaissance this year and confidently aims for a top-5 finish. The team has been transformed under the leadership of Nuno Espírito Santo, who has managed to bring out the best qualities of his players.
However, despite impressive results, Nottingham Forest’s away form has significantly worsened. Their last two away matches ended in defeats with an aggregate score of 1-7, clearly highlighting the team’s vulnerability in defense without the support of their home fans.
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